Quick tips

What’s the Ford Falcon XB Coupe?

Produced exclusively by Ford Australia between 1973 and 1976 it featured minor cosmetic differences from the XA, giving it a more muscular stance. First-time equipment offerings included standard front disc brakes and an available carpeted interior..

• A Grand Sport Rally Pack (bonnet scoops, striping, GS insignia and GT instrumentation) was available on Falcon 500,Future and Fairmont models.
• Famous victories include John Goss’s win at the 1974 Bathurst 1000, and Moffat’s 1976 Australian Touring Car Championship win driving an XB Falcon GT Hardtop.
• Check out Clint Bower’s mint Falcon XB Coupe here

For the ultimate story of one man’s passion for his car, check out Love The Beast, Eric Bana’s doomed love affair with his Ford Falcon XB – we saw it and it was fantastic. Click here to find out more

New articles

Great image galleries from last year – were you there?

• 40th NZDRA Nationals at Masterton Motorplex – 57 photos
• Americarna Taranaki 2008 – 42 photos
• 2008 V8 Supercar Championship series round 1 – 68 photos
• Christchurch Muscle Car Madness 2008 – 67 photos

Caption comp

Impress us with your wit in June’s caption comp

News

• GM announces bankruptcy – Holden unaffected
• Motoring investment on the internet
• Boy racer laws may affect all kiwi car enthusiasts
• Shelby Series II roadsters emerge
• Karvajal Designs ZX-1 Corvette widebody – blonde not included

New videos

• Ice racing: Camaro vs Volvo
• 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Tobacco King rocket car
• The best 1969 Camaro Z28 in the world
• Corvette ZR1 nurburgring lap (in-car)
• V8 Supercar crashes
• 1100hp Camaro Z28 vs 1065hp Chevelle Malibu
• How fuel injection works
• How alternators work

Don’t get caught in traffic jams

Getting stuck in traffic sucks. Check the traffic before you leave and plan around it: HowsTheTraffic

New products

NZV8 on Facebook

Yes, we’re now on Facebook, and we’ll be bringing our Facebook fans special offers and other stuff

Golden Celebration: Issue 50

On sale now

NZV8 Magazine is celebrating its 50th issue in style with a bumper sized magazine. For a golden anniversary, we could think of no better car to grace the cover than Brent Hyde’s stunning 900hp Hemi-powered Road Runner.

Every car in this issue is worthy of being on the cover in its own way. We’re sure when you read about the amazing second-generation Camaro, low-rider Impala, Genuine GTHO Falcon or space-framed Corvette circuit car you will agree.

Besides the amazing cars, we take a look at some of the county’s young achievers, find out exactly what’s involved in VIN-ing a car and get 50 tips and tricks from industry experts.

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